"Interview with Executives of Cryptocurrency Concept Stocks" From MEME culture to the Solana ecosystem: How does MemeStrategy build a new investment paradigm in the Web3 era?

Article author: 0x9999in1 Source: ME The Web3 strategies and layouts of publicly listed companies have become a hot topic of increasing public interest. Against this backdrop, ME officially launches the "Executive Interviews on Crypto Concept Stocks" series. We will engage in conversations with business leaders who dare to take the lead in the wave of digital transformation, exploring their strategic layouts, business innovations, and financial innovations from the decision-makers' first perspective, providing forward-looking insights for industry participants.

This issue's guest is Li Minghong, Chief Investment Officer of MemeStrategy (2440.HK), who shares how MemeStrategy bridges the new and old economies, deeply cultivates investment tracks, and explores the potential of crypto assets with his profound traditional finance experience and keen insights into the forefront of Web3. The interview starts from the power of culture, delving into the company's strategy and personal experiences, outlining a blueprint for listed companies in the Web3 era to explore new technologies and new economies. MEME culture drives the development of the Web3 ecosystem The term "MEME" in MemeStrategy initially leaves a deep impression. In this regard, Li Minghong elaborated on the unique role and value of MEME culture in the Web3 ecosystem. He shared, "MEME culture is a phenomenon propagated through the internet, with the core being imitation, secondary creation, and rapid dissemination. Whether it's images, videos, or text, the content is usually humorous and light-hearted, eliciting a knowing smile, based on familiar movies or popular music, and spread through platforms like X, Discord, Instagram, and YouTube, resonating and constantly evolving. In the Web3 context, MEME culture is active within blockchain technology. From celebrities like Trump to anime artists and iconic characters, they all issue their own MEME tokens. Through public chains like Ethereum, tokens related to MEME culture are emerging one after another. Although some believe these tokens are similar to airdrop coins and lack value, we believe their value lies in the cultural core behind them. This culture spreads through young groups and open communities, becoming an important element of community building. The Web3 ecosystem achieves broad participation through MEME culture, allowing anyone to join and collaboratively create a win-win situation, bringing significant economic benefits." Breaking the Tradition: Bridging the New Economy and the Old Economy When discussing how to accurately understand the topic of "MemeStrategy is committed to becoming a trusted bridge between the new and old economies," Li Minghong approached it from the perspective of generational differences: "The differences between the new and old economies stem from the lifestyles of different generations. I am from the 80s, while the younger generation grew up in the digital economy era, shopping and hailing rides through mobile apps, relying on digital channels to obtain resources; this is the new economy. The old economy is more traditional, for example, needing to personally go to the bank to open an account and fill out forms, which represents the lifestyle of those from the 70s or 80s. Currently, we are at a turning point in the economic cycle, and we need to break through tradition. The Web3 era introduces artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, and our role is to build a bridge between Web2 and Web3. Through the compliance framework of listed companies, anyone can participate in our ecosystem by purchasing stocks, thus promoting the development of the new economy." The three major investment tracks perfectly align with the company's DNA. From the official website of MemeStrategy, it is learned that MemeStrategy focuses on investing in three major future sectors: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Culture. Li Minghong also provided a detailed explanation: "Our purpose in establishing a public company is to enhance market trust in Web3. The breakthroughs in blockchain and artificial intelligence technology have transformed Hong Kong from a traditional financial center to a virtual asset center, which will increasingly rely on blockchain systems in the future, cooperating with traditional finance, especially in the field of real asset tokenization. This represents an opportunity for the integration of new and old systems. Culture is a powerful driving force that can push various industries to break through and stimulate innovation. Blockchain technology has demonstrated its economic benefits over the past decade, such as exchanges realizing settlements through on-chain transactions, similar to stock exchanges. Issuing tokens is akin to an IPO, assets can be tokenized through NFTs, and payment gateways have begun to support stablecoin settlements. Artificial intelligence enhances efficiency from a data perspective, accelerating business development. Our team established a global social platform in 2007, boasting 200 million users and 3 billion monthly traffic, deeply understanding the cultural preferences of the younger generation and meeting their emotional value in pursuing cultural brands. Therefore, we invest in the cultural industry, helping cultural companies upgrade and go international, while integrating Web3 technology. It can be said that these three major sectors perfectly align with the company's DNA." Extremely optimistic about Solana's applications and ecosystem As many US and Hong Kong listed companies flock to reserve BTC and ETH, MemeStrategy "stands out" by announcing the purchase of 2,440 SOL. Li Minghong shared the company's strategic considerations for acquiring SOL: "We chose SOL over BTC and ETH because Solana has made significant breakthroughs in recent years, and Solana applications cover both traditional finance and emerging fields. For example, Blackstone Group uses the Solana blockchain to support its $1.7 billion BUIDL fund, while platforms like PayPal and Robinhood have integrated with the Solana public chain to conduct business, supporting buying, selling, and settlement. Additionally, the MEME culture on the Solana chain is very active, aligning with our cultural strategy and demonstrating broad application scenarios and long-term potential." Facing the challenge of balancing traditional investors and the volatility of Web3 investments, he candidly stated: "This is an ongoing topic of exploration. As pioneers of new finance, we enhance market confidence through the compliance framework of listed companies. The retail-led blockchain market has become saturated, and in the future, we need to attract institutional investors and government participation. We are promoting the development of Web3 through compliant channels, while also exploring low-risk, high-return decentralized finance projects to create value for investors." Traditional finance veterans battle again in Web3 When discussing his personal career, Li Minghong demonstrated a positive attitude of a traditional finance veteran re-entering the Web3 space. He reflected on his transformation journey: "I accumulated 13 years of experience in traditional finance, assisting state-owned enterprises with IPO listings in Hong Kong and the United States, and participating in mergers and acquisitions as well as wealth management. Initially, I was skeptical about Bitcoin, thinking it was unreliable. However, the opportunities brought about by Bitcoin in the financial sector made me see its potential. I utilized my traditional finance experience to introduce compliance systems, ensuring the platform operates legally worldwide. Since 2018, I have devoted myself entirely to the crypto field and later began to explore decentralized finance through entrepreneurship. The compliance experience from traditional finance is crucial for Web3, especially in the context of increasing institutional investors and tightening regulations, where compliance is the key to success." With the successive introduction of the "Hong Kong Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0" and the "Stablecoin Regulations", the policy direction and regulatory framework have become clearer. Li Minghong expressed optimism about Hong Kong's digital asset policies. He stated: "As a global financial center, Hong Kong has a conservative yet comprehensive regulatory framework. The U.S. listed companies with digital asset reserves have matured, and the Asia-Pacific region is catching up. Hong Kong's compliance environment provides opportunities for the development of digital assets and will increasingly support matters such as virtual asset reserves in the future." Summary Overall, Li Minghong, a veteran of traditional finance, firmly believes that MemeStrategy will sail forward at the intersection of culture and technology with unique insights and tenacious courage. From the pulse of MEME culture to innovations in artificial intelligence and blockchain, and precise bets on the Solana ecosystem, MemeStrategy exemplifies the integration of the old and new economies through action. In the financial hotbed of Hong Kong, MemeStrategy is people-oriented, culture-based, and technology-driven, outlining infinite possibilities in the new economic era.